W. W. Smith Charitable Trust: Medical Research Grant

The W. W. Smith Charitable Trust provides funding for basic medical research focusing on heart disease, cancer, and AIDS. Grants are available to 501(c)(3) nonprofit organizations located in the Greater Philadelphia area and Camden, NJ. Each grant typically ranges from $100,000 to $125,000 for a one-year term. The Trust aims to support unique and promising research projects that can lead to larger awards, ensuring a direct impact on health outcomes.

The W. W. Smith Charitable Trust is a private foundation established by Mr. William Wikoff Smith with a mission to help organizations and individuals achieve their goals, hopes, and dreams. Through the Medical Research program, the Trust makes grants funds available for eligible scientists to conduct basic research addressing Heart Disease, Cancer, or AIDS.
The Trust awards grants for basic medical research primarily related to heart disease, cancer, and AIDS. Funding is limited to nonprofit institutions such as universities, hospitals, and research centers located in the five-county Greater Philadelphia region (Bucks, Chester, Delaware, Montgomery and Philadelphia counties) or the City of Camden, NJ. Scientists and research faculty with appointments at the aforementioned institutions are encouraged to apply through their associated institution.
The Trust identifies and funds research projects that are unique and meritorious. We invest in promising researchers having the potential to attract larger-scale awards (e.g., NIH, NSF, AHA) subsequent to Trust support.
Research proposals are peer reviewed by a medical advisory committee comprised of prominent scientists at institutions located outside our geographic funding area. These reviews help guide Trust funding towards projects capable of having a direct influence upon the fight against heart disease, cancer, and AIDS.

Eligibility

501(c)(3) nonprofit research organizations are eligible to apply.
The organization must be located in the five-county Greater Philadelphia region (Bucks, Chester, Delaware, Montgomery and Philadelphia counties) or the City of Camden, NJ.
Funds must be used for basic medical research in the areas of heart disease, cancer, or AIDS.
Grants are awarded for a one (1) year term. Awards typically range from $100,000 - $125,000 (including indirect costs).A maximum of one (1) proposal per parent organization may be submitted in each granting category regardless of the number of EINs available under the organization.
Unused grant funds must be returned to the Trust promptly. Please contact the Trust for guidance before submitting any refund.